SALES EXECUTIVE - FIRE SAFETY | PLYMOUTH

Ventro is the UK’s leading fire safety company, and we’re expanding rapidly. As a result, we’re looking for an experienced Sales Executive to join our Plymouth team and take ownership of building new client relationships while growing our market presence in fire protection, sprinkler systems, fire alarms and passive fire protection.
Whether you’re coming from retail, automotive, car sales, or car sales executive roles, if you’re looking to build a rewarding sales career in an essential industry while working on projects that genuinely save lives, this could be the career move you’ve been waiting for.

HELPFUL EXPERIENCE:

• Previous sales experience in construction, M&E, building services, automotive, retail, or car sales sectors
• Background as a Sales Executive or car sales executive in any industry
• Understanding of public sector procurement processes
• Knowledge of building regulations or compliance requirements
• Experience with long sales cycles and relationship-based selling
• Customer service experience in face-to-face or telephone environments
  We’re more interested in your sales track record and client relationship skills than ticking every technical box perfectly. We welcome applications from retail, automotive, and car sales professionals looking to transition into a rewarding B2B sales career. We’re also open to considering less experienced candidates who demonstrate strong potential and enthusiasm for building a sales career with progression to Sales Manager level.

Essential skills:

• Proven track record in B2B sales with demonstrable results (experience as Sales Executive, car sales executive, or retail sales background welcome)
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for client-facing situations
• Strong customer service orientation and problem-solving abilities to identify client needs and propose solutions
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and CRM systems
• Full UK driving licence with willingness to travel regularly to client site

DAY-TO-DAY RESPONSIBILITIES

You’ll be developing new business opportunities through proactive telephone prospecting and building a strong pipeline of qualified prospects. This involves researching potential clients, understanding their fire safety needs, and positioning Ventro’s comprehensive solutions effectively.
Working from our Plymouth office, you’ll be conducting client meetings, both face-to-face and via video conferencing. You’ll need to quickly identify client pain points, assess their current fire safety provisions, and present tailored solutions that meet their compliance requirements and budget constraints.
Customer service excellence is at the heart of everything we do. You’ll be nurturing long-term partnerships with facilities managers, property developers, and public sector decision-makers, ensuring repeat business and referral opportunities that drive sustained commission earnings.
You’ll also be maintaining accurate records in our CRM system, tracking opportunities through the sales cycle, and providing regular performance updates to your line manager while working towards individual and team targets.
What you’ll need

Essential skills:

• Proven track record in B2B sales with demonstrable results (experience as Sales Executive, car sales executive, or retail sales background welcome)
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for client-facing situations
• Strong customer service orientation and problem-solving abilities to identify client needs and propose solutions
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and CRM systems
• Full UK driving licence with willingness to travel regularly to client sites

ABOUT THE ROLE

This isn’t just another sales job. Fire safety is experiencing unprecedented growth driven by new building regulations, increased compliance requirements and heightened awareness following recent incidents. You’ll be joining our Plymouth team at an exciting time with genuine opportunities to progress to Sales Manager level in a market-leading company.
The work is challenging but highly rewarding. When you win a contract for a school fire protection system or care home sprinkler upgrade, you know your sales expertise and commitment to customer service excellence is directly contributing to projects that save lives and protect the most vulnerable in our communities.
Whether you’re an experienced Sales Executive, transitioning from retail or automotive sales, or looking to step up from car sales executive roles, this Plymouth-based opportunity offers the perfect platform to build a successful sales career with clear progression to Sales Manager positions.
Ventro Ltd values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Note: Ventro prefer to hire directly and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible. We do not accept speculative CVs and no fee will be applicable if sent.